Career-Specific Program Overview
The Construction Technology program will prepare students for a career in the construction industry. The curriculum is comprised of a comprehensive sequence of courses that combine theory and practical applications. The program includes course work in applied mathematics, basic hand/electrical tool safety, OSHA regulations, construction fundamentals, carpentry, drywall, and masonry. After successful completion of the program, students will be better equipped to enter the workplace in a construction-related career.
Students who successfully complete degree requirements should be able to understand and apply basic construction principles.Career Opportunities
- Construction Craft Worker
- Brick and Stone Mason
- General Carpenter
- Building or Property Maintenance
- Concrete Finisher
- Drywall and Ceiling Installer
- Flooring Installation Technician
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Construction Technology will be able to:
- Utilize personal protective equipment and identify various safety hazards common to the workplace.
- Read and interpret basic construction diagrams.
- Explain how to calculate the quantities of lumber, panel, and concrete products using industry-standard methods.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Construction Technology will be able to:
- Utilize personal protective equipment and identify various safety hazards common to the workplace.
- Read and interpret basic construction diagrams.
- Explain how to calculate the quantities of lumber, panel, and concrete products using industry-standard methods.
- Identify the heavy equipment used in highway and bridge construction and describe their uses.
- Identify signs, signals, and barricades used on a job site.
- Describe the various types and applications of construction materials.
- Develop and improve professional strengths such as teamwork, time management, business ethics, customer service, and leadership skills.
Certifications
